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indigenous
[/ɪnˈdɪdʒənəs/]
adjective
indígena
1.
originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native
The indigenous people of the Amazon have lived there for thousands of years.
Os povos indígenas da Amazônia vivem lá há milhares de anos.
2.
belonging naturally to a region or environment
These indigenous plants thrive in tropical climates.
Estas plantas indígenas prosperam em climas tropicais.
Synonyms
native
aboriginal
autochthonous
endemic
original
Antonyms
foreign
imported
introduced
alien
external
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
indígena
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
indígena
standard usage
São Paulo
indígena
standard usage
Portugal
indígena
standard usage; may also use 'nativo' in certain contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
indigenous population
indigenous rights
indigenous knowledge
indigenous peoples
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